Rare KS Regionalist Penner Large Winter Scene Original Oil

548 ITEM: KS Regionalist Penner WWS Large Winter Scene Watercolor DESCRIPTION: This is a rare original oil painting by noted and listed Kansas Regionalist artist, Randy Penner. Known for his watercoloros, the artist has instead, rendered this scene in oil. A quiet, snow covered landscape with a farmhouse posed beside an icy creek with large mature trees standing by, reflect in the water. The painting has been boldly signed at the bottom left corner of the image. SIZE FRAMED: 36.5 x 31.25 inches IMAGE SIZE: 26.5 X 24 inches PRICE: $ 645. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Randy Penner (1921-2002) was born near Hillsboro, Kan. He attended Wichita State University and Bethel College in North Newton and earned his BA in Fine Arts. He later worked as an illustrator for printing, calendar, and aviation companies as well as other commercial endeavors. Penner later transitioned solely to fine art, specializing in watercolors. He also wrote and illustrated an autobiography, “A Harvest of Memories,” depicting his younger years on a Kansas farm. A retrospective of his work was published in 1983, “The Watercolor World of Randy Penner.” Penner was a former president (1985-87) and active member of the Midwest Watercolor Society, the Wisconsin Watercolor Society, and the American Society of Aviation Artists. His paintings hang in private and corporate collections across the nation. He also painted on-location throughout North America as well as in Europe, Jamaica and Guatemala. His work has been exhibited nationally and has included one-man exhibitions as in his show at The Phipps Center.